APAC Sets Midwinter Readings, Beginning 2/13
The award-winning Astoria Performing Arts Center has announced their Midwinter Reading Series, consisting of a play and a musical, that will be presented at the Queens Council on the Arts, supported by grants from the Dramatist Guild Fund and the Department of Cultural Affairs.
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Sings for the Trevor Project
On Monday, August 4th, Broadway Sings for The Trevor Project was held at Metropolitan Room. Performers included Marisha Wallace (Disney's Aladdin) singing 'Titanium,' Brian Craft (Avenue Q, Revival of LMPC) singing 'Caught in the Storm,' Rachel Lorin (Recording Artist, Star of Oxygen's The Next Big Thing) singing 'Faithfully', Brian Detlefs (Trails: the Musical) singing 'Coda,' and Ashton Foster (You're Really Not Helping) singing 'Stay,' Gavin Rohrer (Revival of LMPC).
Photo Flash: Marisha Wallace, Brian Craft, Rachel Lorin and More in BROADWAY SINGS FOR THE TREVOR PROJECT at Metropolitan Room
On Monday, August 4th, Broadway Sings for The Trevor Project was held at Metropolitan Room. Scroll down for photos featuring performers Marisha Wallace (Disney's Aladdin), Brian Craft (Avenue Q, Revival of LMPC), Rachel Lorin (Recording Artist, Star of Oxygen's The Next Big Thing), Brian Detlefs (Trails: the Musical), Ashton Foster (You're Really Not Helping), Gavin Rohrer (Revival of LMPC), John Ryan Del Bosque (TUTS: Hands on a Hard Body), Megan Fulmer (Shrek The Musical: National Tour), Kimberly Abrams (The Rat Pack Undead) and Stephen Michael Jones. The evening was emceed by Elizabeth James and Terra Grenade.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for August 4- 10, 2014
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: James Snyder, The Trevor Project, Judy Kaye Sings Bernstein & Sondheim, Remembering Elaine Stritch, and 54 Sings The Wiz.
Marcus Paul James, Zi Alikhan & More Set for Late Night at 54 Below Next Week
Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is expanding its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th St., 54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming events:
Joanna Carpenter Set for SAY SOMETHING: A CABARET BENEFIT FOR STEP UP at Stage72, 3/26
Born in Berkeley, California in the 1960s, Joshua Redman is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. He is one of the most recognizable jazz saxophonists, as famous for his masterful straight-ahead post-bop improvisations as he is for his explorations of groove-based idioms. Redman won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition for saxophone in 1991, and has played alongside of many jazz icons including Jack DeJohnette, Charlie Haden, Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny, and Clark Terry.
Joanna Carpenter Set for SAY SOMETHING: A CABARET BENEFIT FOR STEP UP at Stage72, 3/26
Internationally acclaimed actress and singer Joanna Carpenter will be making her New York City solo show debut on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Stage72 (formerly The Triad Theatre), 158 W 72nd Street at 9pm. Featuring an assortment of new songs and timeless Broadway standards, along with fresh interpretations of pop hits, Joanna will be accompanied by musical director Yan Li with very special guests Phoebe Silva and Brian Detlefs. All door proceeds will go to Step Up, a nonprofit membership organization propelling girls from under-resourced communities to fulfill their potential by empowering them to become confident, college-bound, career-focused, and ready to join the next generation of professional women.
Company Opens at Playhouse on Park, Previews 11/30
After the overwhelming success of last season's 'Chicago', Playhouse on Park is set to present their production of the modern-day musical, 'Company' for 15 performances beginning with a preview on November 30th.
